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Literacy Tie-In
“Old Bear”
by Jane Hissey
“Corduroy”
by Don Freeman”
Curriculum/Emphasis
drawing large shapes
and recognition
Reproductions/Photos
teddybears
Vocabulary
shapes, lines,
circles, triangles,
squares...
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Teddy Bears
2 - 45 minute classes
black markers (permanent)
watercolors, (bright)
-Look at teddy bears and pictures of teddyBears
- Discuss the shapes needed to draw a bear.
- Remind students that the “body must be bigger
than the head”
- Discuss detail options bow ties hair bows eyelashes belly buttons facial expressions...
- Draw Bears the first session with black
permanent marker.
- Paint with watercolor the next session.
-Assist students with the placement
of their names.
Chantilly Elementary
Michele Plyler - Art Instructor